Allegheny Health Network Careers

Date Posted: 11/03/2016
Position Number: 54167
Location: Allegheny General Hospital

Allegheny Health Network is an integrated delivery network focused on preserving health care choice and providing affordable, high-quality care to the people in our communities.  With more than 14,000 employees including 7,400 health care professionals, nearly 200 primary care and specialty care practices, Allegheny Health Network includes seven hospitals in Pennsylvania with nearly 2,400 licensed beds.

Allegheny Health Network’s clinical expertise ranges from primary care to the most complex surgical procedures.  Services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiovascular care, neurological and neurosurgical services, organ transplantation, orthopedic and rehabilitation services, and women’s health.

Department: Cardiovascular Institute (CVI)
Status: Full-time
Union/ Non-union: Non-union

Job Summary: Assists with the planning, coordination, data management and regulatory activities associated with the initiation and completion of clinical trials, sponsored by internal, industry, foundation, and/or Federal funding sources. Maintains compliance with all regulatory bodies associated with human subject research.

Responsibilities:

• Assists with the collection, maintenance, and storage of relevant clinical data including electronic data entry, case report forms, patient follow-up and regulatory binders in accordance with the study sponsor and all regulatory bodies.
• Assists with the planning and coordination of regulatory activities pertinent to clinical trial operations, including but not limited to: interfacing with local and central IRBs, assuring patient safety and organizational compliance with institutional, local, state and Federal policies/procedures, regulations, guidelines, and laws.
• Assists senior-level research coordinator staff with patient screening, education, consenting, monitoring, and evaluation for protocol accrual.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements:

• Associate's degree or equivalent research experience.

Preferred Requirements:

• Related experience preferred